Tigtig (en. Sudden pain)

/tɪɡ.tɪɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden and intense pain felt in a part of the body.
He waited before deciding to consult a doctor due to the pain in his chest.
Nakapaghintay siya bago nagpasya na kumonsulta sa doktor dahil sa tigtig sa kanyang dibdib.
A form of pain that a person suffers which may be accompanied by tension.
The ache in his back stopped him from working.
Ang tigtig sa kanyang likod ay nagpagpag sa kanya mula sa pagtatrabaho.

Common Phrases and Expressions

headache
Sudden pain in the head that usually causes discomfort.
tigtig ng ulo

Related Words

pain
General term referring to the sensation of discomfort or pain in the body.
pananakit
ache
A sensation of pain that may be caused by injury or illness.
kirot

Slang Meanings

something unusual or unique
That's enough, your outfit is like tigtig, no one else has that style.
Tama na, parang tigtig yung pinili mong outfit, wala pang ibang may ganyang style.
cool or awesome
Wow, the music you're listening to is so tigtig!
Grabe, ang tigtig ng music na pinapakinggan mo!
social or classy
She looked tigtig at the event, her outfit was gorgeous.
Naka-tigtig siya sa event, ang ganda ng suot niya.